Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions. Many factors can make it challenging to get accurate statistics on how many people struggle with certain eating disorders or eating disorders in general. In the United States alone, 28.8 million people have an eating disorder at some point in their lives.1 And though there are many types [...]
Exercise is a crucial component of good health, but when exercise is taken to an extreme, it can negatively impact one’s health and well-being. This is often the case when considering the role of exercise in eating disorders (EDs). Exercise is defined as any physical activity undertaken with a specific objective such as the improvement [...]
Contributed by Canopy Cove The holidays are often pictured as a time of joy, peace, and merriment with happy families sharing idyllic gifts and gathering around a large table with an abundance of traditional holiday foods. However, the reality of the holidays looks far different from what is often pictured in advertisements, TV shows, or [...]
This Blog on Unhealthy Body Image Contributed by Canopy Cove Body image is how you perceive your body when you look in the mirror or when you picture yourself in your mind. Unfortunately, many people have an unhealthy body image. There are at least five signs and symptoms that are exhibited when someone is struggling [...]
Contributed by Canopy Cove Orthorexia and Healthy Eating What is considered “healthy” eating can concisely be defined as “eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy [1].” The initial intention of this is often to improve daily living by nourishing oneself in a [...]
Contributed by Canopy Cove The holiday season is characterized by many traditions and behaviors depending on your culture. However, one that is universal is the focus on food. Here are some BED recovery tips. For many, this is exciting, but, for those struggling with Binge Eating Disorder (BED), it opens a Pandora’s Box of emotions, [...]
Contributed by Canopy Cove Social media is, simultaneously, an incredible gift and a challenging foe. It has changed how we interact with one another, keep in touch with loved ones, how we view the world, and how we view ourselves. That last part is incredibly important as Instagram and body image are discussed. With social [...]
Contributor: Camille Williams, MA, NCC, LCPC, Eating Disorder Program Coordinator at Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Experiencing the gifts of recovery are sometimes overlooked. The holidays are often a challenging time in recovery due to increased time with family around lots of food. Being preoccupied with an eating disorder (ED) takes away many things such [...]
Contributed by Canopy Cove Family therapy is proven to be vastly helpful in treating numerous mental illnesses and eating disorders are no different. Avoidant and Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is often experienced by children and, therefore, can be particularly helped when the family becomes involved in treatment. Diagnosis ARFID is a disorder new to the [...]
If you are considering going to a treatment center to recover from an eating disorder, it is natural to want to get a better understanding of how your time will be spent. While every day and every treatment center has unique features, there are a number of common experiences you can expect to have as [...]
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